Bibl, Lebanon

From series “Remains of the First Ancient Cities”

Year: 7 millenium B.C..

The city of Byblos attracts fans of ancient history in Lebanon. It is also one of the three most ancient cities on our planet. The earliest organized settlements in these places date back to the 7th Millennium BC. The city was formed under the now known name in the 4th Millennium BC. Byblos had the status of a major port city in the ancient era. Its inhabitants have worshiped the sun God Baal for hundreds of years. This cult is known for its incredible cruelty. Blood sacrifices were an integral part of the religious culture of the citizens.

The inhabitants of Byblos formed a unique written language already in the Second Millennium BC. Scientists have not been able to decipher it to this day. It is completely unlike any of the known ancient forms of writing. It is noteworthy that the city of Byblos is inhabited at present. About 3,000 people live there permanently. Their homes are located in the so-called new part of the city. The historic district attracts a significant portion of researchers and tourists.

You can see the ruins of many ancient buildings here. Some of them are more than 4,000 years old. The oldest building is considered to be a temple with obelisks. It was built in the 20th century BC. Researchers managed to find the necropolis of the kings. It was built around the same period. The amphitheater is a historical monument of a later period. Part of the beautiful Roman Street with columns is also preserved in the city. The most recent historical sites are considered to be the Crusader castle, as well as the Church of St. John. They were built in the 12th century.

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ATM bankomat: 'SGBL ATM' located in 1.27 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Y & C Car Rental - Car Rental' is located in 5.73 km (

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Fuel station: 'Coral - Gas Station' in 1.19 km

Supermarket: 'Jbeil - Supermarket' in 1.48 km

Parking: 'Parking' in 0.86 km

Apotheek: 'St. Georges - Pharmacy' in 1.22 km

Police station: 'Jbeil Police - Police' in 1.38 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'El Azrak' in 0.72 km

Railway station: 'Mar Mikhail Train Station' in 26 km

Nearest airports:
» Rafic Hariri Airport BEY - in 35 km

» Damascus International Airport DAM - in 113 km

» Bassel Al-Assad International Airport LTK - in 145 km

» Haifa Airport HFA - in 155 km

» Larnaca Airport LCA - in 203 km

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Best hotels near Bibl

La Bonita Resort

Located in 0 km from Bibl
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Rooms: 58

Featuring air conditioning and central heating, all accommodation at La Bonita Resort offers a cosy décor. Each unit includes a seating area, a TV, … More: photo, rates and booking

Aleph Boutique Hotel

Located in 1 km from Bibl
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Rooms: 26

All air-conditioned chic rooms come with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms have castle or sea views from your own balcony. Suites … More: photo, rates and booking

Guias Boutique Hotel & Spa

Located in 2 km from Bibl
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Rooms: 28

All air-conditioned accommodations are fitted with tiled floors. Each one offers a balcony and a flat-screen TV. The suite includes a kitchenette … More: photo, rates and booking

Olive Garden

Located in 3 km from Bibl
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Rooms: 54

All rooms at Olive Garden feature a balcony overlooking the city. Each accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

1 km - Byblos

From the series 'The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet'

Phoenician city of Byblos, which is nowadays called Jubayl, is also among the oldest cities in the world. In biblical times, it was called Hebe; for thousands of years the city has changed several names, but it hasn’t lost its historic charm and mystery. Ancient …

19 km - Jeita Grotto

From the series 'Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth'

The Jeita Grotto is one of Lebanon's most remarkable sights. This is a complex of two large limestone caves, whose general length is about 9 km. The lower cave was discovered a long time ago, in the first half of the 19th century. As it was found out by scientists, …

22 km - Baatara Falls

From the series 'Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet'

In the region of Tannourine in Lebanon is located the Baatara waterfall. It is noteworthy, that it falls into the limestone cave of the same name. The unique geological formation was discovered relatively recently in 1952. Today, the waterfall with a height of 255 …

28 km - Beyrouth

From the series 'The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet'

The real leader of the planet by the number of old cities is Lebanon. The beautiful city of Beyrouth, whose history dates back more than 5000 years ago, is situated there. According to scientists, the city was founded no later than 3000 BC. Today Beyrouth is the …

30 km - Casa Brutale

From the series 'Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks'

Work on the implementation of a unique project to build a villa Casa Brutale has begun in Beirut. The main feature of the brutal villa is that it will be built right on the rocky cliff above the Aegean Sea. The original building is the perfect home for those who love …

54 km - Baalbek

From the series '15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved'

Baalbek is one of the oldest towns in the world. It is located in a picturesque mountain region near Beirut. The parts of the buildings that were found there, amaze people with sizes and the architectural accuracy. All the buildings on the territory of the ancient town …

Top destination around Bibl - Byblos-Jbeil

If you are lucky to visit Byblos-Jbeil at the end of summer or the beginning of autumn, you will be able to participate in the Byblos Festival, a renowned international event. Even the president of Lebanon pays his attention to the festival and never forgets to visit this event under the patronage of UNESCO. This is the period of mass celebrations at the Mediterranean Sea coast, and the city hosts various exhibitions and shows. Clowns entertain kids, and adults visit beautiful fashion shows. Tourists can also join local fishermen and watch them catching fish skillfully or even participate in this process.

When you want to get acquainted with the city, don’t forget to explore the fortress built by Crusaders. To build such a grandiose fortification, Crusaders mined limestone in local quarries. Besides that, they used stones from the Phoenician and Roman ruins. In 1190, when Saladin conquered the city, this fortress was destroyed completely. However, Crusaders managed to restore the building completely. It remained an active military garrison until the 20th century. Nowadays, tourists can explore the fortress and enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings from its top.
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